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Genster Family History

Genster Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fenster, Genser, Gerster, Ganster, Gensler, Geister, Genter, Ganter

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Where is the Genster family from?

You can see how Genster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Genster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Genster families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Genster's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Genster families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genster. 28% of Genster men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Genster women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Genster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Genster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Genster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Genster. For the veterans among your Genster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genster lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Genster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Genster in 1974 was 95, and 85 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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